Knee Surgery Info

Calgary, Alberta -

Canadian women’s alpine skier Allison Forsyth had successful knee surgery at Banff’s Mineral Springs hospital Tuesday, following a Feb. 13 crash in downhill training for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.

Forsyth said she was pleased to have the surgery on her left knee behind her and vowed to come back stronger than ever.

““I’m obviously keen to start rehab and get back to competing as soon as possible,” said Forsyth.

“Emotionally, it’s been a little up and down. It’s been tough to watch the Olympics, of course, although I’m really proud and happy for how everyone is doing. Physically it’s been painful but I will persevere,” she added.

Forsyth said the surgery, which lasted about an hour, was very successful. She stayed in hospital overnight Tuesday before being released.

Forsyth had two top 10 finishes in giant slalom this World Cup this season, including a fourth place result in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy just two weeks prior to the start of the Winter Olympics. Recovery from an injury like can potentially take between 6 to 8 months.

Entering into the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, the Canadian Alpine Ski Team has achieved eight World Cup podium results in the four skiing disciplines (slalom, giant slalom, super G, and downhill), surpassing its objective of six for the entire 2005-2006 racing season. With its second largest Olympic delegation ever, Alpine Canada Alpin has qualified 16 skiers intently focused on bringing back home one Olympic medal from the Games.

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